What is the cheapest way to get from Windermere to St Bees Head?

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to St Bees Head is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Windermere to St Bees Head?

The fastest way to get from Windermere to St Bees Head is to drive which takes 1h and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and St Bees Head?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to St Bees Head. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Garlieston Court via Bus Station and The Lime Kiln. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and St Bees Head?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to St Bees Head. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Whitehaven via Oxenholme Lake District and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Windermere to St Bees Head?

The distance between Windermere and St Bees Head is 56 miles. The road distance is 37.5 miles.

How do I travel from Windermere to St Bees Head without a car?

The best way to get from Windermere to St Bees Head without a car is to line 555 bus and bus and line 600 bus which takes 3h 16m and costs £21 - £24.

How long does it take to get from Windermere to St Bees Head?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Windermere to St Bees Head, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to St Bees Head bus from?

Windermere to St Bees Head bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Windermere to St Bees Head train from?

Windermere to St Bees Head train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere to St Bees Head?

The best way to get from Windermere to St Bees Head is to line 555 bus and bus and line 600 bus which takes 3h 16m and costs £21 - £24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Windermere to St Bees Head bus arrive?

Windermere to St Bees Head bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Windermere to St Bees Head train arrive?

Windermere to St Bees Head train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Windermere to St Bees Head?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to St Bees Head is 38 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Windermere to St Bees Head.

Where can I stay near St Bees Head?

There are 597+ hotels available in St Bees Head.

Windermere to St Bees Head - 5 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Windermere to St Bees Head by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 555 bus, bus, line 600 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus 555 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Lime Kilnbus X5
3. Take the bus from The Lime Kiln to Garlieston Courtbus 600
3h 16m
£21–24
Drive 37.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to St Bees Headcar 37.3 mi
1h
£10–14
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 23m
£43–73
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Windermere to St Bees Headtaxi 37.3 mi
1h
£75–95
Line 555 bus, bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus 555 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Garlieston Courtbus 30
3h 19m
£21–24

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Distance: 55.7 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and St Bees Head, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to St Bees Head via Bus Station, The Lime Kiln, and Garlieston Court in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Windermere to St Bees Head via Oxenholme Lake District, Carlisle, and Whitehaven in around 3h 23m.

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